An Illinois Petition To Settle Cause Of action-Minors Estate is a legal document filed in a probate court by a guardian or conservator of a minor's estate. The petition is used to settle any matters concerning the estate, such as claims for damages, expenses, or other liabilities. It also seeks court approval to distribute the estate assets to the minor's beneficiaries. There are two main types of Illinois Petition To Settle Cause Of action-Minors Estate: (1) a Petition to Settle a Claim and (2) a Petition to Settle an Estate. The Petition to Settle a Claim seeks court approval for a settlement of a claim against the deceased minor's estate. The Petition to Settle an Estate seeks court approval to distribute the estate assets to the minor's beneficiaries. In both cases, the guardian or conservator must provide evidence of the claim or assets and must also provide a financial report to the court.